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The Ashley Group is excited to welcome local industry expert Sherri Rutter to their group benefits division as Employee Benefits Advisor in Maumee, Ohio. Sherri Rutter has been in the health insurance industry for 20 years. Most recently, she worked as Account Executive for Paramount Health Care for over 17 years where her responsibilities paired

Most Americans who have health insurance through their employer are not only satisfied with their plans, but many also feel their premium and deductible costs are reasonable – though they are concerned about rising costs, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans’ survey, “The Value of Employer-Provided Coverage.” Luntz Global Partners conducted the survey on behalf of AHIP,

The battle over the Affordable Care Act, the consumerization of benefits, and the gig economy were some of the major headlines grabbing the attention of benefits administrators, brokers, and business owners in 2017. So which trends will dominate and continue to define the benefits landscape in 2018? Here are few hot topics to watch in the new

January 1 – the day marked by fresh starts and resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking or live a healthier lifestyle. More businesses hoping to make these positive changes stick for their employees are investing in employee well-being programs. But, much like the resolutions themselves, businesses can’t just launch a program and expect it to

The Ashley Group today announced it has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. “We’re extremely proud of the team we’ve put together here at The Ashley Group,”

The Ashley Group has partnered with Hanson Inc. to shoot and produce a brand video that provides a glimpse at who we are and what we do. We are proud to now invite you to watch and learn about our value and our unique approach employee benefits: Hanson is a digital marketing agency now located in

President Trump recently revived calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a ready replacement, a move that could offer some upsides for employer-sponsored health plans. While employer-backed insurance is not at the center of the fight over Obamacare, experts say that rolling back some of the law’s key provisions, including the employer mandate and

1. Create a campaign “Treat open enrollment communications like a full-scale marketing campaign: plan, inform, energize, and follow up.” Nancy Sansom, CMO, PlanSource 2. Tailor-made messaging “Use available data as you work with employers to build upcoming programs, leveraging employee behavior and filling gaps that may exist. Just as important, use the information to tailor messages

1. Engage to protect “Providing education and engagement about both benefits and workplace initiatives increases the effectiveness of programs and contributes to keeping costs down for employers. The more engagement generated, the healthier and better protected the employees.” Steve Horvath, vice president, CoreSource and Dan Johnson, vice president, Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions 2. Cut the jargon